Chicken Satay Salad

Ingredients

1 tbspcrunchy peanut butter (if possible, use one that has no palm oil and is sugar-free)

1 tbsplime juісе

1 tbspsweet chilli sauce

Sunflower Oil

¼medium cucumber – halved and sliced

2small gem lettuces hearts – sliced into wedges

1large handful coriander – chopped

1banana shallot – properly halved and thinly sliced

½medium pomegranate seeds

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Chicken salad is basically any salad that has chicken as a major ingredient. This delicious delicacy is usually made with several other ingredients, the most common ones being mayonnaise, celery, onions, and pickles. Chicken salad is often used for sandwiches also. In Asia and Europe, this type of salad is used to complement a number of meals, or no meals at all.

The origin of Chicken salad is not really clear, but the Chinese were the first to serve these kinds of ‘chicken salad’.However, our own Chicken Satay Salad recipe is made with a combination of great ingredients to make the dish truly mouthwatering and delicious. If you are making this dish for an occasion, you are sure to receive praise from your guests.

Health Benefits

Chicken satay salad is a very nutritious dish. The ingredients combined with the cooking method make it a well-rounded and healthy meal. Chicken is a good source of protein and Vitamin C, which is good for generating blood. It also has phosphorus for bone-strengthening, and selenium for cell protection.

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How to make Chicken Satay Salad

Pour the tamari, curry powder, garlic, honey, and cumin into a bowl and mix thoroughly.

Horizontally cut the chicken breasts in two to make a total of 4 fillets.

Let the chicken soak in the marinade overnight (at least 1 hour).

Mix the lime juice, chilli sauce, peanut butter, and 1 tbsp water together to create a sauce.

Coat a large nonstick frying pan with a little oilwhen the chicken is ready to cook.

Add the chicken and cover the pan with a lid.

Let cook for 5 to 6 minutes on a medium heat.

Make sure you turn over the fillets for the last minute.

Set aside the covered pan for a couple of minutes.

Toss the cucumber with the lettuce wedges, coriander, pomegranate, and shallots together and set onto plates.

Use a spoon to add a little sauce.

Cut the chicken, and place it on top of the salad.

Add the remaining sauce with a spoon.

Your delicious Chicken salad is finally ready to serve. It is best to eat while the chicken is still warm.

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Trivia

The word “salad” is derived from the word “herbasalta” in Latin. It means “salted herbs”, because such vegetables were commonly seasoned with dressings containing lots of salt.